Written By: Coach Buckets @PreWarWesley
Name: Aiden Scott
Class: 2026
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 210 lbs
High School: Shawnee Heights
City/State: Topeka, Kansas
2024 Stats: 201/317
3,103 Yards
32 TDs
4 Rush TDs
6 INTs
First off, tell us your highlights from your junior season.. Any major accomplishments or numbers that you would like to share?
Aiden: “Highlights, I hit my goal of throwing for over 3,000 yards. It was a crazy year. We have a great offense with great skilled players. My stats were awesome, throwing for 3,103yds, 32 TDs, 4 Rush TDs, 6 INT.”
With those accomplishments, how is your recruitment going? Any camp invites or offers? Tell us how your recruiting has been going.
Aiden:“For a QB, recruiting is tough right now, as coaches only select 1 QB per class. I know I am on some boards. Coaches said they wanted to see me on film this year. I have been to Junior Day visits to North Dakota State, Washburn and South Dakota. I’m heading to South Dakota State this weekend. Southern Illinois April 19th, then Valparaiso on April 26th.“
“I have received tons of camp invites. I’m only going to camps who have a real interest in me, which are the University of Central Oklahoma, Drake, South Dakota, South Dakota State, San Jose State, Fresno State, Montana State, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, Missouri Western, Washburn and Valparaiso.”
One thing that I like to look at with a player is called, “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly”. We all see highlight films. The problem with that, is that, they are just that, highlights. What I like to see is how an athlete reacts on the next play, after a bad play. Does the QB become gun shy, will he hesitate on his next throw or take something off his velocity. If he is a cornerback and gives up a TD, does he come out on the next play and panic or does he forget about that play and make up for it with a PBU? If a receiver drops a pass does he try to think too hard about his next route and slows down or weakens his cut.
How do you mentally deal with the next play?
Aiden: “Last year was a big season of growth for me. I am very competitive, I hate to fail. In the past on drop balls or bad throws I would get very upset. I can be very emotional. This year, I understand what it takes to be a quarterback. These things are going to happen. I have to let it go. Better yet, if a receiver dropped a ball, it was their fault. I would tell them it was not, it was mine. I should have thrown it lower, higher, better, etc. I want to take the pressure off of them. The next time I throw to them, they will try harder not to drop the pass.”
What are some of your strengths? What can you bring to a team at the quarterback position?
Aiden: “One biggest strength is that I’m an absolute GRINDER! Come out and try to outwork me, you can’t! Try to outwork me, you can’t. I love to compete, some might say I’m addicted to competing. I can’t wait until the day I am surrounded by like minded individuals. Oh boy, there will be championships. One thing that I’m pressing hard to correct is throwing the ball as soon as the receiver breaks. Improving my anticipation is something I’m going to be working on in the off-season. My QB Coach is Coach Justin Hoover with Spin it Academy out of Kansas City.”
Thank you for taking time to talk with The Platform. Is there anything that college programs need to know about you?
Aiden: “I will be going to college camps this spring & summer. I haven’t set my final schedule. A lot of that will be on the teams recruiting me this offseason. I hope people and college coaches start to take me seriously now. I’ve been doubted basically my whole football career. I love proving people wrong. I love proving to people, look at what you missed out on. I use that as FUEL.”
Coach Buckets Scouting Report:
Aiden is coming off a standout junior season. He finished the season as the state of Kansas Passing Leader, and his numbers are set to climb even higher in 2025. With elite position training from QB trainer Justin Hoover and exposure to top-level coaching at multiple camps, he’ll continue refining his mechanics, football IQ, and leadership skills.
Aiden possesses the ideal size and build that college programs look for in a quarterback, and with another year of development, he still has plenty of room to grow. His pocket presence is exceptional, he remains patient, steps up rather than bailing too early, and moves efficiently to the open side. When outside the pocket, he delivers accurate throws with great velocity, making him a true dual-threat passer.
Beyond his physical tools, Aiden excels in the mental aspects of the game. His ability to read defenses pre-snap, manipulate defensive backs with his eyes, and lead his team with confidence makes him a high-level quarterback prospect. With his work ethic and continued progression, Aiden is primed for a dominant senior season.
